If you loved
Children of Blood and Bone
Tomi Adeyemi · Book · 2018
What captivated you in Children of Blood and Bone was the way personal journeys of rebellion collide with systemic oppression.
Films on the same thread
The Darkest Minds
Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Children of Blood and Bone: Rebellion.
Like the plight of the maji in Children of Blood and Bone, these teens fight for survival against a government that views their innate powers as a dangerous threat.
Blood Diamond
Edward Zwick · Film · 2006
Explores: Civil War, Child Soldiers, Redemption.
The harrowing cost of systemic conflict and the exploitation of vulnerable youth in this film mirror the brutal social injustice Zlie faces in Children of Blood and Bone.
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Park Hoon-jung · Film · 2018
Explores: Memory Loss, Government Conspiracy, Child Soldiers.
This story echoes the struggle for identity and the fight against state-sponsored control found in Children of Blood and Bone, centering on a protagonist navigating a traumatic past.
Ne Zha
Jiao Zi · Film · 2019
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Prejudice and Discrimination, Good vs. Evil.
The burden of a misunderstood destiny and the fight against deep-seated societal prejudice will resonate with fans who admired the heroic arc of Zlie in Children of Blood and Bone.
Series on the same thread
Shadow and Bone
Eric Heisserer · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Children of Blood and Bone: power and corruption.
If you were drawn to the complex magic systems and political upheaval in Children of Blood and Bone, this series offers a similar scope of high-stakes fantasy world-building.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
For those seeking deeper context regarding the real-world roots of the social injustice and systemic oppression depicted in Children of Blood and Bone, this series provides essential historical perspective.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
While lighter in tone, the group dynamics and high fantasy world-building found here provide an expansive, collaborative narrative experience for anyone who loved the world of Children of Blood and Bone.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Children of Blood and Bone?
Children of Blood and Bone follows Zlie Adebola in the land of Orsaha. She remembers a time when the soil hummed with magic, allowing Burners to ignite flames, Tiders to beckon waves, and her own Reaper mother to summon forth souls before that magic was lost.
Who is the main character in Children of Blood and Bone?
The primary character in Children of Blood and Bone is Zlie Adebola. She is the daughter of a Reaper who could summon souls and lives in a world where the magic that once defined the land of Orsaha has disappeared.
Is magic a central theme in Children of Blood and Bone?
Yes, magic is central to Children of Blood and Bone. Zlie Adebola recalls when the soil of Orsaha hummed with various forms of magic, including the ability of Burners to ignite flames, Tiders to control water, and Reapers to summon souls.
What is the setting of Children of Blood and Bone?
Children of Blood and Bone is set in the land of Orsaha. In this world, the soil once hummed with magic, enabling specific groups like Burners, Tiders, and Reapers to perform supernatural feats before that power vanished from the lives of the people.